City Partner Group

30 April 2015

Councillor Paul Dennett

Strategic Assistant MayorHumanegment and Workforce Reform

Salford City Council

Our approach

• Develop a draft citywide EqualityStrategy document and citywideaction plan

• Consultation

• Agreement by partner governancearrangements and council

• Adoption by Salford City Partnership

Equality Charter for Salford

Consultation / Engagement

Armed ForcesForest Bank Prison

GM Fire and Rescue ServiceGM Police

GM West Mental Health NHS Foundation TrustJobCentre Plus

NHS GM Clinical Support UnitNHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group

Salford City Council (inc Staff Equality Groups)Salford City Unison

Salford Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement ServiceSalford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

SchoolsTrade Union Congress

Unite the UnionUniversity of Manchester

University of SalfordUrban Vision

Business GroupGM Chamber of Commerce

Media City / Landing

Access 2 All AreasAFRUCAChurches

City West Housing TrustCommunity Committee Chairs

EuropiaHealthwatch Salford

Integrated Engagement BoardInterlink Foundation

Out IN SalfordSalford Community Leisure

Salford CVSSalford Forum for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum

Salford Disability ForumSalford Foundation

Salford Interfaith NetworkSalford Link

Salford Women’s CentreSalix Homes

Unlimited PotentialWai Yin Society

Yemeni Community AssociationYouth Council

Salford City Partnership(City Partner Group)

Thematic PartnershipsSafeguarding Boards

Contents

Citywide Strategy 2015• Vision• Principles • Context• Citywide equality objectives• Monitoring performance

Citywide Action Plan 2015 - 2018• Joint / partnership activities• Generic individual partnerresponsibilities

Individual Partner Action Plans• Partner specific activities

A Vision for Equality

Equality Vision Statement

Salford is growing - with a bold ambition to become a modern global city. Our greatest asset is our people and the rich diversity of our communities. We are committed to equality, giving everyone equal chances and opportunities to live and fulfil their potential in a city where everyone feels safe and respected. Together we will celebrate our diversity which is the spirit of Salford.

Who does it include?

Equality Act 2010

• Age

• Disability

• Gender reassignment

• Marital or civil partnershipStatus

• Pregnancy or maternity

• Race

• Religion or belief

• Sex or gender

• Sexual orientation or identity

Others

• Caring responsibilities

• In care

• Homeless

• Refugees and people seeking asylum

• People in and coming out ofthe criminal justice system

• People with substance misuse problems

• Deprivation and socio-economic status

ALL who live, work and visit our city

Equality Objectives

To achieve our Equality Vision by:

1. Removing barriers that prevent disadvantaged groups from playing a full and equal role in decision-making

2. Developing a better understanding of the diversity of our local communities, bringing people together and building a sense of belonging

3. Developing the capacity of local organisations to be more responsive to the changing population

4. Connecting residents from Salford’s diverse communities to opportunities

Objective 1: Removing barriers that prevent disadvantaged groups from playing a full and equal role in decision-making

• More efficient and coordinatedservices

• Increased influence indecision-making

• Improved assistance to groupsrepresenting disadvantagedcommunities

• Salford Equality Network

• Partnership performance management framework

• Equality monitoring

• Robust equality policies, practices and procedures

• Equality Charter for Salford

• Review of engagement

• Collaborative approachto funding

Desired Outcome By

Objective 2: Developing a better understanding of the diversity of our local communities, bringing people together and building

a sense of belonging

• Improved community cohesion,understanding and belonging

• Improved knowledge andawareness about ourcommunities

• Community Cohesion Policy • Annual Partnership report

• Engaging communities toimprove understanding

• Agree priorities for futureResearch / engagement

Desired Outcome By

Objective 3: Developing the capacity of local organisations to be more responsive to the diverse population

• More equality, diversity andculturally aware workforce andCommunities

• Improved employmentopportunities within theWorkplace

• More representative workforce

• Citywide training facility

• Standardised training materials

• Partner calendar of equalityevents

• Annual workforce equalityreport

• Diverse workforce

Desired Outcome By

Objective 4: Connecting residents from Salford’s diverse communities to opportunities

• More skilled population

• Improved opportunities toaccess work

• Improved access to services

• Increasing formal and informallearning opportunities

• Programme of support – forgroups and individuals

• Job Clubs for disadvantagedcommunities

• Broaden the offer forapprenticeships

• Equal access to services

Desired Outcome By

What next?

Do you have any comments, questions or feedback?

Are you in agreement that we adopt this strategy and action plan and work together to develop an Equality Charter for Salford?